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Upcoming Events


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Set Up a Successful Ecommerce Website
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The pandemic changed how consumers interact with businesses, bringing online shopping to the forefront. Join Groupon‘s ecommerce experts to learn the current landscape of digital selling, market trends, and considerations in building a direct-to-consumer website. This course will also cover product photography, ecommerce foundations, and more.

Thursday, February 9th
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: The Hatchery (135 N. Kedzie Ave.)
Cost: $10
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Ecommerce Payment Systems, Shipping, and Fulfillment Solutions
Whether you’re an emerging or established business, payment systems and fulfillments are core components for continued success. Learn why choosing the right payment platform is imperative to driving sales and which fulfillment solution best suits your business. 

Thursday, February 16th
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: The Hatchery (135 N. Kedzie Ave.)
Cost: $10
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Ecommerce Marketing and Promotional Campaign Strategies
Offering online purchasing can accelerate revenue, but a unique marketing strategy can stabilize that growth for longer periods of time. Join ecommerce experts to learn the most effective ways to market your ecommerce store and how promotional campaigns can increase sales while also establishing your brand’s presence. 

Thursday, February 23rd
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: The Hatchery (135 N. Kedzie Ave.)
Cost: $10
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Starting a Food Business
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Follow your dreams of starting a food business with our help. Join Natalie Shmulik of The Hatchery and Cheryl Balough of Balough Law Offices to go through a food business checklist and make sure you structure your business correctly from the start. This class covers required licensing, certification, financing, and branding. This event is free for residents of the West Side communities. To register, email dani@thehatcherychicago.org.

Tuesday, March 28th
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: HYBRID - Online and at The Hatchery (135 N. Kedzie Ave.)
Cost: $40
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Digitally Transform Your Business with Dell Technologies
In partnership with Dell Technologies, join us for an in-person networking opportunity and panel discussion with tech experts to hear new and exciting ways that technology can support your startup. Includes light refreshments, a demonstration opportunity, and a giveaway to jumpstart your business.


Thursday, April 6th
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: The Hatchery (135 N. Kedzie Ave.)
Cost: $10
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Interested in sponsoring events?

Event sponsorship presents the ICNC members with unique opportunities to showcase their business. Contact ICNC for current event sponsorship opportunities for your business.
ICNC - Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago
320 N Damen Ave., First Floor
Chicago, IL. 60612
Tel: (312) 421-3941
Fax: (312) 421-1871
Email: info@industrialcouncil.com
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